Agricultural Sprayers Market

Agricultural Sprayers Market Outlook

The global agricultural sprayers market was valued at around US$ 1.8 Billion in 2020, which amounts to close to 1.6% share of the overall agricultural equipment market. Sales of agricultural sprayers are projected to accelerate at a healthy CAGR of 6% to top US$ 3.2 Billion  by 2031.

Report Attributes	Details
Forecast Period	2021-2031
Historical Data Available for	2016-2020
Market Size (2020)	US$ 1.8 Billion
Sales Forecast for Agricultural Sprayers (2031)	US$ 3.2 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2021 to 2031)	6% CAGR
Market Share of Top 5 Agricultural Sprayer Manufacturers	40%
Key Market Segments Covered	Product Type Capacity Power Source Nozzle Type Usage Region
Key Companies Profiled	AGCO Corporation AMAZONE H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG Andreas Stihl AG & Company KG ASPEE Agro Equipment Pvt Ltd BGROUP SPA Bucher Industries AG CNH Industrial N.V. Deere & Company Demco Manufacturing Co. EXEL Industries SA GUSS Automation, LLC GVM Incorporated HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S

Demand for battery-operated agricultural sprayers is set to increase steadily at a CAGR of 4% across the assessment period of 2021 to 2031. Latest trends of agricultural sprayers and technological advancements in agricultural sprayers will pave the way for increased opportunities for market layers over the next ten years.

Revenue Analysis of Agricultural Sprayers (2016-2020) Vs Market Outlook (2021 to 2031)

As per Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global agricultural spraying solutions market was valued at US$ 1.8 Bn in 2020.

Companies in the agricultural sprayers industry have introduced high-precision and more convenient agricultural sprayers to help farmers boost the efficiency and profitability of their farming procedures.

The technology of agricultural sprayer pumps has witnessed significant advancements, with growing needs for improved efficiency, accuracy, and productivity in agricultural spraying.

Development of novel agrochemicals that may be sprayed on crops using agricultural sprayers, growing demand for modern sprayers, and rising sales of battery-operated agricultural sprayers are driving the market growth.

Demand for advanced spraying machinery is increasing as farmers become more aware of how to protect their crops from pests. Sustainable application of pesticides through agricultural sprayers increases the value of field crops, thus fueling market growth.

Growing demand for aerial sprayers, rising use of self-propelled sprayers, and increasing adoption of solar agricultural sprayers are set to drive market growth at 6% CAGR across the 2021 to 2031 time period.

What are the Key Growth Drivers of the Agricultural Sprayers Industry?

Permeation of advanced technologies into the agricultural industry has provided an impetus to the way modern agricultural sprayers are engineered. Adoption of next-generation technologies is fostering new trends in the advanced agricultural sprayers and spray pumps market.

Preference of young farmers is shifting from traditional farming techniques to new-age farming technologies, driving demand for solar agricultural sprayers and convenient agricultural sprayer pumps.

Agricultural sprayer machine sales will remain significant due to rapid rise in the production of grains and cereals, in line with the food fortification trend to meet nutrition-rich food requirements worldwide.

Leading players in the agricultural sprayers industry are introducing advanced spraying machinery with high performance characteristics, in terms of precision control and panoramic visibility, with the adoption of the sensors technology.

Growing applications of drone technology will translate into unprecedented growth of the agricultural sprayers market, as the real-time field information acquired through precise drone technology aids significant improvement in farm productivity and profitability.

What are the Key Challenges Faced by Agricultural Sprayer Producers?

High capital investment needed for technologically advanced agricultural sprayers, such as aerial and self-propelled sprayers, is limiting the customer base, ultimately restricting the growth of the agricultural sprayers market.

Declining sales and lower penetration in underdeveloped economies owing to lack of technical expertise and low capital will hinder growth of the market for agricultural sprayers over the coming years to some extent.

Which Regional Market is the Most Profitable for Agricultural Sprayer Manufacturers?

Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) remains the leading market for agricultural sprayers, as farming remains a prominent occupation in most economies in the region. Revenue from the regional market is expected to rise 1.3X by 2031.

As the agriculture sector significantly contributes to the GDP of Asian countries, prospects remain bullish for sales of high-tech farming machinery in the region.

Agricultural sprayer manufacturers in APEJ will benefit from favorable government policies that prompt the shift from traditional, labor-intensive farming practices to a more mechanized approach.

Rising sales of driverless sprayers, growing use of air-assisted sprayers, and increasing sales of fuel-operated agricultural sprayers in the region driving the market growth. Leading providers of agricultural sprayers are striving for opportunities in APEJ to capitalize on this increased demand.

Country-wise Analysis

What is the Demand Outlook for Agricultural Sprayers in the U.S.?

The U.S. market for agricultural sprayers is expected to increase 1.2X by 2031.

Improving farming methods, the usage of technologically advanced farm equipment, and the demand for high-quality agricultural produce are expected to boost the demand for agricultural sprayers in the U.S.

The need for technologically innovative and compact heating solutions in the residential sector is expected to be driven by the rapidly recovering building industry in the United States, which will be supplemented by repair and restoration operations.

Due to residential development activities and heating solutions, rising consumption of agricultural sprayers and increased demand for air-to-air heat pumps, the U.S. holds a significant share in the market.

How Lucrative is the Market for Agricultural Sprayer Suppliers in China?

Revenues from agricultural sprayer sales in China will remain promising, with key developmental programs taken by the government in the country that drives demand for agricultural machinery to improve productivity.

Governing organizations in China are also offering subsidies and loans to farmers, encouraging the adoption of agriculture sprayers that involves advanced equipment and machinery.

Additionally, manufacturers of self-propelled agricultural sprayers are focusing on strategic partnerships with local manufacturers, to meet the burgeoning demand for customized, sustainable, and technologically advanced agricultural sprayers.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Battery-operated Agricultural Sprayers in Such High Demand?

By power source type, battery-operated agricultural sprayers will remain preferred by the farming community. Sales of battery-operated agricultural sprayers are expected to increase 1.9X over the forecast period.

As the agriculture industry is rapidly progressing towards digitization, technological advancements are viewed as the bedrock upon which the new-generation agricultural equipment, including agricultural sprayers, are developed. Albeit new-established, the inextricable relationship between technologies and farming equipment has bolstered demand for more efficient and convenient agricultural sprayers in the crop sprayer market.

As customers are spurning conventional fuels, application of batteries has expanded beyond automobiles and consumer electronics. Farmers are opting for battery-powered agricultural sprayers over solar or manual counterparts, in line with the need for sustainable, yet cost-effective spraying equipment.

Top manufacturers of agricultural sprayers are introducing battery-operated, rechargeable, and portable agricultural sprayers. In addition, incorporation of battery technology is enabling manufacturers to take a step ahead towards manufacturing smart and intelligent agricultural sprayers, and ultimately gain a competitive edge in the market.

Why are Farmers Preferring Tractor-mounted Agricultural Sprayers?

Tractor-mounted sprayers are becoming a popular choice, not only among small-scale farmers but also among large-scale end users. In fact, large operators who previously opted for self-propelled sprayers are making a move towards the tractor-mounted variants, as the latter facilitates large-scale farming operations.

Operational flexibility of tractor-mounted agricultural sprayers enables end-users to carry out both pest control processes and fertilization processes using a single equipment.

Preference for tractor-mounted agricultural sprayers over self-propelled agricultural sprayers can also be backed by high operational and maintenance costs, limited application scope, and higher fuel consumption linked with the latter.

COVID-19 Impact on Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic halted the production of many agricultural sprayer manufacturers and also affected the supply chain of agricultural sprayers. The manufacturing of new sprayer units was hampered due to the closure of industrial facilities.

High need for agricultural sprayers was previously observed in giant manufacturing countries such as the U.S., Germany, Italy, U.K, and China, which were severely impacted by the spread of coronavirus, halting demand for related equipment and machinery.

After COVID-19 infection cases reduced, top companies in the market for agricultural sprayers started reopening their manufacturing plants after taking all the necessary precautions, such as regular temperature checks, donning PPE gear, employing a small number of people, and developing new ways of working.

Competitive Landscape

Major corporations are acquiring sprayer companies, which is projected to result in market consolidation.

• In August 2020, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., the parent company of Yamaha Motor Corporation in the United States, announced the beginning of a pesticide spraying service in Thailand using Yamaha Motor's FAZER R unmanned industrial helicopter. Siam Yamaha Motor Robotics Co., Ltd., a joint company, will develop the product (SYMR). With the launch of this product, the company will be able to address the growing need for improved pest control in agriculture as well as high-quality spraying solutions.

Key Market Segments Covered in Agricultural Sprayers Industry Research

• Product Type

  • Handheld
  • Self-propelled Sprayers
  • Low HP 
  • Medium HP 
  • High HP 
  • Tractor-mounted 
  • Trailed 
  • Aerial 
  • Others
    • Driverless 
    • Technically Advanced Faster Sprayers
    • Modern Sprayers
    • Autonomous Sprayers
    • Autonomous Crop Sprayers
    • Autonomous Orchard Sprayers

• By Capacity

  • Ultra-low Volume 
  • Low Volume 
  • High Volume 

• By Power Source

  • Manual 
  • Battery-operated 
  • Fuel-operated 
  • Solar 
  • Electric 

• By Nozzle Type

  • Hydraulic Nozzle
  • Gaseous Nozzle
  • Centrifugal Nozzle
  • Thermal Nozzle

• By Usage

  • Field Sprayers
  • Orchard Sprayers
  • Gardening Sprayers